West Bromwich Albion boss Pepe Mel feels he's over a tough beginning to his time at the Hawthorns.

Mel admits his introduction to the Barclays Premier League was tough as he dealt with the sale of striker Shane Long, the infamous Nicolas Anelka 'Quenelle' saga and a long wait for a first victory.

"I enjoy my job, being at West Brom and the fans," he said. "But January and February were very, very difficult for me, with Long leaving and the Anelka situation and more.

"But the most important thing is at the end. If at the end it's good, then no problem."